Current programs

The 2019–21 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (LGGSP) aims to support Local Governments to deliver priority infrastructure and essential services that meet the identified needs of their communities.

The 2017–19 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (LGGSP) aims to support Local Governments to meet the needs of their community by supporting the delivery of priority capital infrastructure projects.

The Works for Queensland (W4Q) program is a $600 million funding program supporting councils outside of South East Queensland to undertake job-creating maintenance and minor infrastructure projects. $200 million was allocated to 65 Councils for 2016–17, with a further $200 million for 2017–19

As part of the 2019–21 funding round, a further $200 million has been approved for allocations to 65 Councils, with the initial payment of $100 million to be released by June 2019 as part of the early program release to ensure job continuity and thriving communities.

The rest of the $100 million W4Q funding will be released post June 2019 for Council projects to be completed by June 2021 in line with the Funding Deed of Agreement.

The Works for Queensland (W4Q) program is now a $600 million funding program supporting local governments outside of South East Queensland to undertake job-creating maintenance and minor infrastructure projects. $200 million was allocated to 65 councils for 2016–17, with a further $200 million for 2017–19. An additional $200 million is approved for allocation to 65 councils until 2020–21.

The 2018–19 Local Government Levy Ready Grants Program (LGLRGP) provides $5 million in funding to assist local councils with their waste disposal facility infrastructure upgrades prior to the introduction of the waste disposal levy in 2019.

The Indigenous Councils Critical Infrastructure Program (ICCIP) is a $120 million funding program that will deliver critical water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure to Queensland’s Indigenous councils.

The IEDG is a Queensland Government strategy to help alleviate the impact of Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) reforms and to assist Indigenous councils fill the potential service delivery gap arising from the withdrawal of CDEP.

Funding to assist recognised show societies in Queensland to conduct annual shows.

Natural Disaster Resilience Program (NDRP)

The aim of the NDRP is to reduce Queensland communities' vulnerability to natural hazards and build community resilience

NDRP is now managed by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority. NOTE: All approved NDRP projects for 2016-17 and prior years will be managed by the Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs until completion.